Chinese red pine typically starts flowering in April.
Chinese red pine
Pinus tabuliformis var. mukdensis
The Chinese red pine (Pinus tabuliformis var. mukdensis) is a medium-sized conifer tree native to China. It typically grows up to 25 meters in height and bears a strong, eye-catching red bark. Its foliage is evergreen, with its long red needles and cones providing an attractive feature in the winter months. It is drought-tolerant, and easy to establish in a variety of soils, making Chinese red pines a desirable ornamental tree for landscaping. In its natural environment, it is found in semi-subtropical mountains such as those in southwest China and is popular as an amenity tree.
Cycle:
Perennial
Watering:
Average
Propagation:
Seed Propagation,Cutting,Grafting Propagation,Layering Propagation
Hardiness Zone:
5 - 7
Flowers:
Non-flowering Flowers
Sun:
Full sun
Cones:
Yes
Growth Rate:
Low
Maintenance:
Moderate
Drought Tolerant:
Yes
Salt Tolerant:
Yes
watering
The Chinese red pine should be watered deeply twice a week, soaking the soil to a depth of 6-8 inches. Watering frequency may need to be adjusted depending on your climate and the season.In hot climates, the Chinese red pine may need extra watering during dry weather. During the winter months, water only when the soil is completely dry.
sunlight
Chinese red pine (Pinus tabuliformis var. mukdensis) prefers direct sunlight, as it is intolerant to shade. It prefers full sun during the morning and partial shade during the afternoon. This species thrives best in areas that are exposed to direct sunlight for 6 to 8 hours per day. It is important to place this species in areas where it gets adequate sunlight, as the tree will not thrive in an area with too much shade. The best time of day to provide light to this species is from 8am to 4pm.
pruning
When: Chinese red pine should be pruned in early spring, before new growth begins. How much: Pruning should be done judiciously to maintain the desired shape and size of the tree. Only healthy sideshoots and dead or diseased branches that are visible from the ground should be removed. Do not remove more than 1-third of the branches or foliage at any 1 time.
Season
Fall
Winter
Spring
Summer
Sep
Oct
Nov
Dec
Jan
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Mar
Apr
May
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Aug
Starts Flowering
